It just won't hold up in court, if they choose to fight you.

Always best to fight water from the outside before it gets into a building.

They are my problem child so to speak... they fight often, slow pay and keep the yard a mess....

I’d fight tooth and nail also.

We raise rent to 50% of the gap between current rent and market rent, to make progress but still reward long term tenants.Long term problem free tenants are good, but tenants who so flagrantly break your rules and disrupt the quiet enjoyment of neighbors are not worth fighting for.

Now the amount of properties available are slim, but not sure how ready they are going to be to fight/prosecute you... for having a discounted rent option for "Good Neighbors Next Door"Good Luck on whatever you do!

If there isn't a set space for each tenant's dog, make sure you require renters to have insurance-- dogs fight, and vet bills are very expensive, and they will be quick to involve the rich landlord and somehow try and make it your fault.Lastly.... how the dog acts is  99% reflective of  the owner, we have one duplex unit, she has 4 dogs, takes A+ care of them, walks them, lets them out.. 0 damage to the unit.. so it's really all about the owner!  

If you and your agent think your right just don't sign the release.. the buyer for sure is not going to sign the release to you.. so its just a stalemate..the title company will hold the funds until such time as they interplead it to the court .. then you both hire attornies.. and fight it out.but in the meantime most folks would come up with a win win for this and split the money in some fashion ( assuming your correct that this buyer was out of contract and defaulted)

If you could get the tenant to move out that would be your best option for fighting these things.

@Megan Greathouse was able to introduce me to a great Shelter Insurance agent, who is truly knowledgeable, friendly and will fight to get you the best deal.